Highlights of September 25 Council meeting

September 26, 2023

News Release  Electric Vehicle Readiness RequirementsCouncil gave first reading to amendments to the Zoning Bylaw regarding electric vehicle readiness requirements. The updated bylaw will require that new residential developments include a minimum of one energized electric vehicle (EV) outlet per dwelling unit. The exception is “rental-only” zoned areas which will require a minimum of 25 per cent of parking spaces to be equipped with an EV outlet.

Read full report to Council

Mill Site Area Redevelopment Plan – Concept PlansCouncil received a report, including initial concepts and plans for upcoming public engagement, from the Policy & Planning Department on the mill site area redevelopment plan. 

Read full report to Council

Transit Expansion Initiatives – Three-year OutlookCouncil approved the execution of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with BC Transit for the transit improvement program three-year expansion initiatives for the period 2024–2027. 

Read full report to Council

Employer Commute Trip Reduction ProgramStaff presented recommendations for a Kelowna employer commute trip reduction program aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing emissions.

Read full report to Council

Stormwater Funding Business Case and Implementation Plan – Phase 1Council received an update from Utility Services on the first phase of the stormwater funding business case and implementation plan.

Read full report to Council

To watch a playback of the Council meeting and view all presentations, visit “Past Meetings” at kelowna.ca/council